Why do Nottingham Forest play twice during the week? Nuno Espirito Santo suspended for strange Premier League schedule

Nottingham Forest have not been given any favors in the Premier League schedule next week.

Nuno Espírito Santo's team They return to the top flight after the international break and prepare for the clash against Crystal Palace.

Forest will host Palace at the City Ground on Monday, but will play again on Friday leicesterwhich means they have two games during the week.

Espirito Santo will not be happy that is the case, and will be even more frustrated that he will not play any role in any of the games because he is banned from the touchline.

Here's why your team will play twice in five days…

Why do Forest play twice during the week?

Nottingham Forest They are played on Mondays and Fridays due to television selections.

Their upcoming games have been chosen for broadcast, as they were originally scheduled for Saturdays at 3 p.m.

In an announcement in early August, it was confirmed that Forest's trip to face East Midlands rivals Leicester had been postponed.

A statement from the Foxes read: “Leicester City's Premier League clash against Nottingham Forest has been postponed in the latest round of broadcast selections.

“The match at the King Power Stadium, initially scheduled for Saturday 26 October, will now be played at 8pm on Friday 25 October, live on Sky Sports.”

And then a few weeks later, Forest's match against Crystal Palace was also changed.

Palace's statement similarly read: “Crystal Palace's away match at Nottingham Forest in October has been rescheduled for broadcast.

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“Initially scheduled for the previous Saturday, the match will now kick off at 20:00 BST on Monday 21 October and will be broadcast live in the UK on Sky Sports.”

Forest therefore plays twice midweek with two Premier League games in five days.

And their coach won't be on the sideline for either of them.

Boss Espirito Santo received a two-match touchline ban and a £55,000 fine for abuse towards referees.

That punishment also triggered a suspended sideline ban, meaning he will be forced to sit in the stands for three games.

Speaking about the ban, Espirito Santo said: “I'm surprised it's a big penalty, but there's nothing we can do.

“It's not my job to judge, my job is to move forward and make sure the coaching staff is ready to help the team.

“We had a hearing, everything was normal. The sanction has already been decided. Let's go.”

Morgan Gibbs-White He has also received a one-match suspension, as well as paying a £20,000 fine.

It means he will miss the Crystal Palace game on Monday before returning against Leicester should he have recovered from the injury.

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On the loss of Gibbs-White, Espirito Santo added: “It's not nice not having a player available.

“It's not the right time, he's still injured. Hopefully he'll be available for the next game.”

You can also follow coverage of Nottingham Forest's upcoming matches exclusively live on talkSPORT.

On Monday, Nottingham Forest vs Crystal Palace will be broadcast live on talkSPORT with coverage presented by Adrian Durham.

The comment will come from Sam Matterface and former England midfielder danny murphy.

Then on Friday, Hugh Woozencroft will be your host, as Matterface will be joined by former Chelsea advocate Scott Minto on comments at the King Power Stadium.

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